Dubai uberX is the company’s low-cost ride option, available in hundreds of cities worldwide. Recently, Uber UAE has been working closely with the RTA to bring uberX to Dubai, which launched as a pilot last April among a small, randomized group of Uber riders in Dubai. Three months of promising results and countless requests for access later, Uber UAE knows the city is ready and hungry for a more affordable Uber ride. You asked, so Uber has finally listened to your calls for a cheaper ride around the city. Starting today, the uberX pilot will be available to all riders in Dubai.

What does this mean for you?

uberX will continue as a pilot for now, but as of today, every Uber rider in Dubai will have access to request and give it a try.

A little patience goes a long way

Because uberX remains a pilot, there will be a limited number of uberX cars on the road. This means you may not always find a car available in your area. If there are no uberX vehicles available at your location, you’ll still be able to request the same UberSELECT, UberBLACK and UberXL rides you know and love.

What happens next?

Uber UAE’s hope is that the pilot will lead to a full-scale, permanent roll-out of uberX for Dubai. Until then, Uber appreciates the patience and support of all their riders while they continue to improve the uberX pilot and work towards making this a reality.